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P128 PPU

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,758 mi
Last recorded111,758 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 PPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 111,758 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 109,533 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 108,146 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 108,088 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 97,012 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 17 Jun 2014 97,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 16 May 2013 96,212 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 May 2013 96,210 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 942,487 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 93,938 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 89,996 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 89,308 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 88,373 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2005 87,948 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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P128 PPU is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 127,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P128 PPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P128 PPU registered?

P128 PPU is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P128 PPU safe to buy?

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